Alfa Romeo All-Alloy Twin Cam Companion provides an excellent technical
and historical overview of the Giulietta and Giulia family of small
sporting roadsters, coupes and sedans. If an Alfa Romeo had one of the
all-alloy four-cylinder engines and reached production, it's covered in
the Alfa Romeo All-Alloy Twin Cam Companion. That means that even after
the Giulia name was dropped - particularly in the United States - the
many variants of Duetto, GTV, Berlina and Alfetta are covered, from 1954
through 1994 when the final Alfas-including the four-cylinder
Spiders-were sold in the United States. When it came to Alfa Romeos,
author Pat Braden was an enthusiast's enthusiast. Pat didn't just write
about Alfas - he lived and breathed Alfas. From the mid-1950s when he
first owned a Giulietta Sprint until his death in August 2002, Pat had
owned scores of Alfa Romeos, ranging from a 6C 1750GTC and an 8C 2300 to
1900s, Giuliettas, Giulias and countless later models. Alfa models are
discussed according to history, engine, chassis and trouble spots.
Without being a repair manual, this book contains important technical
information needed to understand and enjoy one of these Alfas, as well
as to perform many minor repair, maintenance, and service tasks. Braden
starts with a brief overview of Alfa Romeo history, followed by a look
at Alfa's presence in America. He also explores the major models of
coupe, spider and berlina that used the all-alloy four-cylinder, as well
as the limited production variants. Of course, he also gives much
attention to that mighty engine itself. Braden explains the design and
history of the engine, as well as exploring trouble spots and offering
extensive advice and tIn Prints. Additional technical sections focus on
the fuel system, transmission, brakes and chassis, not to mention
overall restoration. Alfa Romeo All-Alloy Twin Cam Companion is a key to
getting the absolute maximum benefit and enjoyment out of Alfa.
